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The Kansas Publisher Official monthly publication of the Kansas Press Association Feb. 11, 2015

Inside Today Page 2 Jim Pumarlo discusses times when allowing subjects to review stories might be wise, and when it is out of the question. Page 3 John Foust says a good listening ear is one of the most important attributes of a good salesperson.

Cliff Blackmore, publisher of the Tri-State News in for Internet publication rather than in newspapers. Lis- Elkhart, testifies before a subcommittee on HB 2237, tening in (from back left) were Reps. Larry Campbell, which as written would allow for municipalities to opt John Carmichael, Virgil Peck and John Whitmer. Page 4, 9 Read snippets from the written KPA members testify on HB 2237 he Kansas Press Association showed up in Larry Campbell, John Whitmer and John Carmi- testimony of almost three dozen force this week to oppose House Bill 2237, a chael. Peck is the subcommittee chair. Kansas Press Association mem- bill that would allow municipalities to choose Five KPA members spoke to the subcommittee bers on HB 2237. T either a newspaper or a website for their official on Tuesday, pointing out the many problems that Page 8 publications. would caused by giving cities and counties an option The public notice bill, submitted in the House Lo- on where their notices would be published. Read Doug Anstaett’s testimony cal Government Committee, would change laws that Representing the association were Jeanny Sharp, to a House subcommittee in op- have stood in place for well over a century. Ottawa Herald, David Powls, Holton Recorder, position to HB 2237. On Tuesday, KPA presented 31 different sets Machelle Smith, Sentinel-Times (Galena) and of written testimony to a subcommittee formed by Cliff Blackmore, Tri-State News in Elkhart. Also KPA Calendar committee chair Steve Huebert of Valley Center . providing oral testimony was Doug Anstaett, KPA Members of the committee are Reps. Virgil Peck, See HB 2237 on Page 5 March 9-15 National Sunshine Week. Register for 2015 KPA convention March 18-19 he 2015 annual convention of the Kansas ton Outstanding Mentor Award, Boyd Community The National Newspaper Press Association is just two months away, Service Award and, of course, the results of the Association’s “We Believe Tand today’s Publisher includes registration Awards of Excellence competition. in Newspapers” Leadership forms and the schedule of events. Registration forms are included with the Summit, Marriott Crystal City, It is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April Publisher. Arlington, Va. 17 and 18, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Junc- Activities during convention week will begin tion City. with a KPA Board of Directors meeting at 6 p.m. April 17-18 In addition to an action-packed program, we on Thursday, April 16. Kansas Press Association an- will be announcing inductees into the Kansas The Kansas Newspaper Foundation Board of nual convention, Courtyard by Newspaper Hall of Fame and the winners of the Marriott, Junction City. Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award, the Gas- See CONVENTION on Page 3 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 2 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 2014-15 KPA Board Article reviews sometimes OK; Dan Thalmann President just be aware of ramifications Washington County News t’s probably happened to every journalist ception to information and quotes supplied [email protected] as least once. You’ve just completed an by other individuals contacted for the story. Susan Lynn interview, one that took an extra coaxing You can soon find yourself in a quagmire. I First Vice President to land. As you’re wrapping up, the subject Newspapers frown on a source sign- Iola Register asks, “Could I see a copy of the story before ing off on a story for that basic reason. The [email protected] it goes to print?” source can take control of the story if the The story touched on a sensi- reporter isn’t careful. In some Sarah Kessinger tive subject, and the person already markets, there is a genuine fear of Second Vice President had asked to have his quotations the source taking the story to the Marysville Advocate read back to him over the phone. competition. [email protected] We obliged on that request, but On a practical level, it can be declined on a personal preview of too time-consuming, especially M. Olaf Frandsen the entire story. if it’s done regularly, and it has Treasurer We never received additional the potential to raise havoc with Salina Journal feedback, so assumed the person publication deadlines. Do it once [email protected] was satisfied. –— and the word gets out — and It’s routine policy at most it might come to be expected as Dena Sattler newspapers not to let a source read Jim Pumarlo routine practice. At some point that Past President a story ahead of time. But by no likely will lead to an argument be- Garden City Telegram means is it an absolute rule. We evaluated tween the writer and the source. That could [email protected] requests and circumstances on a case-by- undermine a relationship worse than if the case basis. reporter issued a blanket refusal to show any John Baetz There can be some advantages to having stories ahead of time. Northwest District Director Lincoln Sentinel-Republican an article reviewed, especially when it deals Editors face the most difficult of predica- [email protected] with complex, technical subjects in fields ments when sources demand their “right” to such as business, medicine and science. Edi- review a story — after the fact — as a req- Position Open tors and reporters would much rather correct uisite for publication. Your initial response, Central District Director an error in fact or clarify what otherwise justifiably so, may well be, “You agreed to might be a confusing the interview. We’re Peter Cook section in advance running the story.” Daily Director rather than be red-faced There can be some No doubt, you’re on Parsons Sun after the fact. advantages to having an solid ground legally to [email protected] It’s also worthwhile article reviewed, especially publish the story. But to consider the source. community journal- Denice Kuhns We’d be more open to when it deals with com- ists should think twice Southwest District Director considering a prepub- plex, technical subjects about the ethical Meade County News lication review when ramifications. Pay [email protected] dealing with individu- ... Editors and reporters attention to balancing als not accustomed to would much rather cor- your right to report the Travis Mounts dealing with the press. rect an error in fact or news with the impact Non-Daily Director Public officials and on the relationships of Times-Sentinel Newspapers other individuals who clarify what otherwise your sources — your [email protected] were regularly in the might be a confusing sec- everyday customers, news didn’t get very far your friends and neigh- Scott Stanford tion in advance rather Legislative Director in their requests. bors. Finding com- than be red-faced after the Lawrence Journal-World If you do share mon ground will pay [email protected] a story in advance, fact. long-term dividends for it’s good practice to everyone in your com- Andy Taylor stipulate that the review munity. Southeast District Director is solely for purposes of accuracy. Sources Montgomery County Chronicle should not expect to be making “editorial” Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks and provides [email protected] suggestions such as reframing the focus of training on Community Newsroom Suc- the story, or adding or eliminating a quote. cess Strategies. He is author of “Votes and Position Open It’s one thing if a story is written from a Quotes: A Guide to Outstanding Election Northeast District Director single source — for example, a personality Coverage” and “Bad News and Good Judg- profile — and that person is simply review- ment: A Guide to Reporting on Sensitive ing his or her exchange with the reporter. Issues in a Small-Town Newspaper.” The greater hazard in allowing someone to He can be contacted at www.pumarlo. sign off on a story is if the source takes ex- com. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 3 No surprise: listening is a crucial sales skill yle is an advertising manager who un- Let’s take a closer look at Lyle’s listening 4. Attentive: “Now we’re getting some- derstands the value of listening. “One breakdown: where,” he said. “This is where the listener Lof my first bosses talked incessantly,” pays close attention to the speaker. It be- he told me. “She boasted about her intelli- 1. Ignore: “Although this is not listen- comes a dialogue, where the listener picks up gence and acted like no one else’s ideas were ing in a technical sense, it’s a response to a details and asks for clarification.” worth considering. Every now and then – listening situation,” Lyle said. “Ignoring a usually in staff meetings – she’d say, ‘I’m not person who is speaking 5. Empathic: “This is a good listener,’ then she’d keep on talking. is totally unacceptable, When you empathize the highest level,” Lyle “One day, she both in one-on-one and said. “Some people call announced that the in group settings.” with another person, you it reflective listening. secret to being a good This can be seen as understand their situation When you empathize listener was to sit on a form of punishment. and hear them out. You’re with another person, your hands. Since most For example, Person you understand their people gesture when A ignores Person B, demonstrating that what situation and hear them they talk, she thought because he or she is they’re saying is impor- out. You’re demonstrat- sitting on your hands angry or hurt. Or it may ing that what they’re would turn you into a be a signal of perceived tant, and you’re getting saying is important, and better listener. That was superiority or dislike. in-step with them. you’re getting in-step ridiculous, because all it with them. You can ask John Foust would do is remind you 2. Pretend. “This is questions, of course, but to stop talking so much. almost as bad,” he explained, “but it doesn’t the objective is to gain deeper understanding But when you’re not intentionally try to damage the other person.” and not to change the subject.” talking, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re Pretend-listening is often accompanied by What’s Lyle’s bottom line? “Be a better listening. The funny thing about her so-called fake smiling and excess head-nodding, none listener. You’ll not only sell more, you’ll have secret was that no one in the ad department of which is likely to fool the other person. better overall rapport with people.” ever saw her sitting on her hands or doing And if the speaker asks the pretender’s opin- anything else to become a better listener.” ion, the phony will be exposed. John Foust has conducted training Lyle said, “I’ve learned that listening is a programs for thousands of newspaper crucial sales skill. There’s a lot of useful in- 3. Selective: “We’re all guilty of this at advertising professionals. Many are using formation out there – online, books, seminars times,” said Lyle. “It’s a little like skimming his training videos to save time and get quick – for ad managers to share with their sales through a book until you see something that results from in-house training. E-mail for staffs. interests you. But along the way, it’s easy to information at [email protected]. One of my favorite concepts involves five miss things. And the person who is speak- levels of listening: Ignore, Pretend, Selective, ing can be distracted by not having the other (c) Copyright 2015 by John Foust. All Attentive and Empathic.” person’s full attention.” rights reserved.

business. Henninger at 9:30 a.m. Convention • Steve Haynes will lead a session on After a short break, we’ll join together storytelling. for lunch and the annual AOE Awards Lun- Continued from Page 1 Between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Helen cheon. The session begins at 11 a.m. and Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, fol- Sosniecki of Interlink will meet by appoint- will finish at 12:45 p.m. lowed by the Past President’s’ Luncheon. ment one-on-one to discuss postal issues. The Saturday afternoon breakouts will The kick-off session on Friday is titled Bring copies of recent 3541 forms for those start at 1 p.m. and repeat at 2:15 p.m: “What Are We Supposed to Do?” featur- sessions. • Henninger will lead a session, “When ing Olaf Frandsen, editor and publisher of The annual President’s VIP Reception Write Is Wrong,” on how to create more the Salina Journal. He will lead attendees will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Presi- compelling packages for your readers. through “the minefield of ethical case stud- dent’s Banquet. • Fred Solis will present “Basic Photog- ies” in an attempt to allow KPA members to The President’s Hospitality Reception is raphy and Technology: The Great Equal- approach their jobs with a new set of eyes planned from 9 to 11 p.m. It is sponsored izer.” Solis will explain basic camera setting and a new way of looking at everyday situ- this year by the Anderson County Review. and how to get good results. ations. Previously, Frandsen was an adjunct Saturday’s program kicks off at 7:30 • Sosniecki will present “Postal Issues professor and distinguished lecturer for four a.m. with breakfast and the KPA Annual Update” and how you can save on your years at the University of Texas Pan Ameri- Meeting, where we will elect representa- postal costs. can, where he taught Media Law & Ethics. tives to the KPA Board of Directors for the • 21st Century Media Co. will present Breakout sessions at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 coming year. “Structuring Your Media Company — Inde- p.m. on Friday will give attendees a choice The general sessions on Saturday will pendent vs. Consolidated Efforts.” of the following three programs: include another program from the 21st The annual daily and non-daily round- • John Baetz will discuss revenue gener- Century Media Group on “How Do You tables will begin at 3:15 p.m., and Sosniecki ating ideas for your newspaper. Make Local News/Content Work” begin- will again have one-on-one sessions on • The 21st Century Media Group will ning at 8 a.m., followed by “A License to postal issues beginning at 3:30 p.m. Call the lead a discussion on how to grow your print Print Money,” with newspaper designer Ed KPA office to sign up. 4 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Here’s what KPA members wrote about HB 2237 Editor’s note: Here are some snippets on legislative activities, or a public notice. from the written testimony submitted to the Someone can look at that item, whatever it subcommittee on HB 2237, which would is, the day it is published and someone can allow municipalities the option of placing look at that same item 20, 40, 60, 150 years their public notices on a website or in a legal later and nothing will have changed content- newspaper. wise in the meantime. The same cannot be said of something that has been placed on “Linn County is 25 - 27 percent elderly. the Internet.” They get out and vote, but many do not Rich Nichols physically have access to the internet. This Oskaloosa Independent inability to get on the net means that public notices that are published on the internet are “Newspapers also provide any number of not seen by the majority of residents of the from the city limits, and the second allow- proof-of-publication affidavits to all required county. This leads to an uninformed elector- ing for an exclusive contract with a private entities on a timely basis. This is important ate and lack of transparency in government company from Missouri to operate a landfill to court proceedings and date-of-effective- leadership, whether intentional or not.” on the said property. However, with the ness for certain laws and ordinances. Noth- notice published by an outside entity such ing like that could happen when posting to a Jackie Taylor as a newspaper, attention was drawn to this; faceless internet site. And by the way, there Linn County News otherwise it might have gone unnoticed.” are hundreds of millions of internet sites, but only one local newspaper in a community.” “The intent of the current law is transpar- Machelle Smith ency, based on a belief that citizens have Times-Sentinel, Galena Rudy Taylor the right to be informed about the decisions Montgomery County Chronicle, made by the men and women they elect “Public notices are a bargain and their The Prairie Star and Labette Avenue to represent them. Newspapers play an costs reflect a microscopic portion of local important role in that effort by providing an government budgets. The City of Garnett, “This proposed legislation, while independent, permanent record that cannot for example, spent $2,344 on public notices intended to save some expenses for local be altered. Newspapers also act as a clear- in 2014 out of a budget of over $11.2 million government, would not accomplish that at inghouse, a central location that provides a – or .0002092 percent. ... How much cost all. And, it simultaneously would damage single home for publication. The alternative will be incurred for staff, software, equip- the standard of governmental transparency is forcing voters to scan multiple government, web hosting, security measures, etc., if that most of us Kansans believe in — and ment websites for public notices.” local governments become self-publishers?” rely upon.” Paul Rhodes Linda Mowery-Denning Dane Hicks Times-Sentinel Newspapers Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter Anderson County Review Here’s my concern with House Bill 2237: “... The communities in this area of “In a newspaper, public notices are easy should local governments be relied upon Kansas are small, rural communities, many to find, and even if people aren’t specifically to post those legal notices on their official of which have an unusually large percentage looking for them, they often accidentally websites, I fear that the people at city hall or of older people. come across them as they flip through pages, the local school board office will not carry “Many of them do not have access to thereby securing more knowledge of govern- that same passion for informing the public as computers, even at the public library, for ment activity as a result of the newspaper a community newspaper instinctively does..” they have no transportation to get there. format. Don’t we want our citizens to be Those people would be denied public infor- aware of our government activity?” Andy Taylor mation that currently is carried to them in Montgomery County Chronicle their newspapers.” Dan Thalmann Mina S. DeBerry Washington County New, “I do not believe that people would check Wilson County Citizen Linn-Palmer Record the internet every day to see these items. There are elderly people who do not use the “The permanency of newspapers is “Because of the depth and reach of com- internet. The internet does not have a method something not offered by a website; any munity newspapers, existing public notice for certifying that the notices occur.” article on the website can be deleted in a law has worked effectively for decades to millisecond and ‘hacking’ is a problem to be keep citizens well informed of local govern- Norma Immroth recognized.” ment activity. Community newspapers are Edwards County Sentinel Lloyd Craig overwhelmingly the most trusted source for Winfield Daily Courier coverage of local government..” “The proposed legislation does not des- ignate a single website — or any website in “Recently ... a public notice was pub- Scott Stanford particular, for that matter — that a govern- lished in the Sentinel-Times on July 9, 2014, Lawrence Journal-World ment entity could use. They could use their of two ordinances, one allowing for the own, they could use a third party, they could annexation of a piece of property four miles The newspaper is “a permanent record of birth announcements, an obituary, a report See TESTIMONY on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 5 HB 2237 Continued from Page 1 executive director. The conferees (that’s the legislative term for those providing testimony in person) stressed the newspaper industry’s usual arguments against placing public notices on the Internet: (1) Public notices must be published by a neutral and independent party. Most citizens would agree that government officials can never be allowed to be in control of their own information. (2) Newspapers are a permanent record that cannot be altered, hidden, manipulated, hacked or changed after the fact. (3) Newspaper publication provides a veri- Representing the Kansas Press Associa- Jeanny Sharp, Ottawa Herald; and David fiable public record through sworn affidavits tion at the hearing Tuesday were (from left) Powls, Holton Recorder. They provided of publication that have been accepted for Cliff Blackmore, Tri-State News, Elkhart; oral testimony along with Doug Anstaett, decades as adequate notice in a court of law. Machelle Smith, Sentinel-Times, Galena; KPA executive director. (4) Newspapers ensure that readers will “happen upon” public notices and share that again to be an unreliable source of informa- secure website that cannot be hacked into and information with each other. tion. In fact, studies indicate the Internet does changed would be prohibitive. (5) Study after study over the past 20 years not engender trust from citizens looking for (8) If the Internet were the chosen method has concluded that readers want their public information, while newspapers rate high in of publication, it would disenfranchise news- notices in newspapers because that’s where believability. paper readers who aren’t online. they are most likely to see them. (7) The costs of maintaining a website, Another subcommittee meeting is sched- (6) The Internet has proven itself time and updating each posting, and maintaining a uled for 10 a.m. Thursday.

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(10-14) design and lay out pages, cover some meet- ADVERTISING ings and write some stories, deal with public MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER — COPS AND COURTS REPORTER — and online/Facebook pages, generally run the The Lawrence Journal-World is seeking an We’re looking for a smart, hard-working newsroom. Journalism degree preferred, at experienced Multimedia Sales Manager to journalist to track crimes and follow court least two years’ newspaper experience. This lead its team of 10 multimedia-advertising cases for the Manhattan Mercury. We want is a good paper, hoping to get better. Apply to consultants. Details and apply online at jobs. a reporter who can keep the facts straight Sharon Friedlander, publisher, sfriedlander@ the-worldco.com. (12-29) while documenting arrests in a daily report nwkansas.com, and Steve Haynes steve. — but also someone who can be creative and [email protected]. Colby Free Press/ ADVERTISING SALES — The Pratt resourceful while pursuing more complex Nor’West Newspapers, Colby, Kan. (785) Tribune is seeking a goal-driven individual to pieces. If the thought of being on the scene 462-3963. EOE m/f/h/v (7-30) join our sales team. The successful candidate of a murder or in the courtroom during a will be able to discover which of our com- trial sounds exciting, we want to hear from REPORTER/NEWS EDITOR for award- pany’s print and digital products our advertis- you. The Mercury offers a fair salary with a winning weekly on High Plains. Are you ers need to grow their businesses with the benefits package that includes medical, vi- up to the challenge of continuing a strong goal of selling long-term contracts. We offer sion, dental, vacation and profit-sharing plan. tradition? Can you do it all? Do you want a competitive base salary plus commission Bachelor’s degree and reporting experience to learn the news business? This person will and an excellent package of benefits. Contact a plus, but above all, we want someone who plan news coverage, coordinate the work of Publisher Conrad Easterday at ceasterday@ is intelligent, hungry and willing to work as part-time staff, cover stories and features, dodgeglobe.com or call(620) 388-4257. part of a team. To apply, please send a cover take photos, design and lay out pages, post to (12-1) letter, resume and three to five writing clips to web pages and Facebook. Journalism degree Megan Moser at [email protected]. or some newspaper experience preferred. NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE (10-20) Competitive pay, location in Northwest Kan- Respected 128-year-old weekly newspaper sas. Apply to [email protected] in Southwest Kansas; only newspaper in the SPORTS WRITER — We’re looking for and [email protected]. The Oberlin county. Owner moving out of state. Steady a journalist passionate about local sports to Herald/Nor’West Newspapers, Oberlin, Kan. energetically be a part of a two-person de- (785) 475-2206. EOE m/f/h/v (7-30) See MARKETPLACE on Page 8 8 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863

Marketplace KPA Office Staff subscription, advertising, annual sales ap- hoppers, turning station, 310/20 stacker parts/ Doug Anstaett proximately $140,000. Will include building equipment, or compatibles from inserting Executive Director and property in sale. (785) 341-7573 after 5 equipment or mailing machine. Call James at [email protected] p.m. MST. (620) 792-1211. (785) 249-1108

PRESSROOM FOR SALE — Hewlett Packard Design Jet Amy Blaufelder ASSISTANT PRESS OPERATOR — The 750C Plus Plotter in excellent condition. Ex- Accountant Shawnee (Okla.) News-Star is looking for an tra cartridges included. For more information [email protected] assistant press operator with a solid under- call 785-628-1081 and ask for Jan or Mary. standing of printing operations, with at least Emily Bradbury 2 years of experience.Hourly pay plus full FOR SALE — Hamada 800 DX w/spray Member Services Director, KPA benefits and 401K. Pay based on experience. unit, electrostatic unit, 3M dampening Executive Director, Email resumes to [email protected] sleeves; LOG Etronics Film Processor Model Kids Voting Kansas or call 405-214-3921 for more information. #LL2218, 196-264 volts, single phase, 15 [email protected] (2-4) amps; Brown Ultra-lite 1500 plate burner; 2 Nu-Arc light tables; 1950 Anniversary PRODUCTION MANAGER — The Ex- Edition Heidelberg Windmill press, very Richard Gannon aminer, based in Independence, MO (Kansas good condition. Nor’west Press, Goodland, Governmental Affairs Director City area), has an exciting career opportunity Kansas. Call 785-899-2338. [email protected] for a Production Manager with a proven track record and excellent leadership skills. The Amber Jackson Production Manager is responsible for the Advertising Director planning, execution and project management [email protected] of the company’s entire process of print production including offset printing, inserting, Lori Jackson distribution and pre-press. This includes the Administrative Assistant/Advertising supply chain process for all print production [email protected] requirements from planning, RFQ, through delivery to customers. In addition, the Man- ager will liaise internally and externally with vendors, while managing the flow of infor- KPA Consultants mation to ensure timely and efficient delivery Tom Eblen to customers. The full job description can be Community Newspaper Tune-ups found here. Please send resume and salary [email protected] requirements to [email protected]. (10-7) Nick Schwien DIGITAL MEDIA Technology Hotline For much less than you think, you can take (785) 650-8372 charge of your online future. Let The Hays [email protected] Daily News’ Pixel Power Haus take your newspaper to the next level, whether you are Mike Kautsch considering your first website or looking to Media Law, KU School of Law retool your existing one. Call Patrick Lowry [email protected] at (785) 628-1081 to hear how we can help. Designed by a newspaper, for newspapers. Mike Merriam MISCELLANEOUS Media Law, Legal Hotline WANTED — Muller Martini 227 inserter (785) 640-5485 [email protected] This month’s question Q. Is there another bill this year to contain costs for Kansas Open FRIENDS OF KPA Records Act records requests? Ron Keefover Retired, Kansas Court System A. Yes. Sen. Jacob LaTurner of Pittsburg has resubmitted his bill zx President, Kansas Sunshine Coalition Senate Bill 98 this year. Last year, SB 10 passed the Senate, stalled in for Open Government the House and was allowed to die. While KPA supports the bill, we’re [email protected] concerned that it’s headed for the same fate this year. Municipalities (for questions on cameras in the are being squeezed financially and the likelihood is the Legislature courtroom and other issues involving won’t dump another costly bill in their laps until the financial situation the court system in Kansas) straightens out. We’ll keep pushing for it, though, and maybe we’ll be surprised by its passage in some form this year. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 9

paper to posting online as leverage against the taxpayers — with sufficient public no- Testimony the newspaper. Suppose that a bond issue is tice. Because of the affidavit of publication not going to be popular with the voters in a that only newspapers can provide, no con- Continued from Page 4 district. Or perhaps there is a scandal that the stituent or taxpayer can challenge ... the fact use anything they want to. And they would local paper becomes aware of. The option to that they were given proper public notice.” not be required to tell you where they posted do one or the other would be powerful lever- their legal information.” age to force the local paper to keep quiet David Powls Olaf Frandsen about matters that it may not be comfortable Holton Recorder Salina Journal dealing with in public view.” “Under the current proposed changes, if a “If it’s the intent of legislators to get this Cliff Blackmore newspaper is selected, that publication must news to the broadest audience possible, rel- Tri-State News, Elkhart continue to meet fairly stringent guidelines. egating it to the Internet-only would neglect However, if a website is selected, it only a substantial portion of the public. The very “As county commissioner during the last needs to not be password protected, be ac- nature of reading a newspaper as opposed 12 years, I have looked closely at budgets cessible to the general public and not charge to going to a website differs as well. When for the departments within our county. Our an access fee.” leafing through a newspaper, readers often elected officials and department heads do Mary Hoisington “stumble” upon news. If public notices are a great job managing their department. ... Great Bend Tribune relegated to a city or county website, they While there are many issues that cause strain would be discovered only through a specific upon those department head budgets, being “HB 2237 calls to create a centralized search..” transparent and sharing important informa- website that would contain massive amounts Susan Lynn tion with the taxpayers is not one of them.” of data and have thousands of workers Iola Register inputting more data daily. A website of that Ervan Stuewe magnitude requires some brilliant designers “Out of the blue, the Ashland Hospital Wabaunsee County Signal-Enterprise and programmers in order for it not to fail. Board published a resolution, which would Let’s just say it could be another Affordable sail through and commit the citizens to “In 2005, we saved taxpayers an esti- Care Act debacle.” the $14,600,000 debt (for a new hospital) mated $2 million acting on a public notice Jeanny Sharp without a vote. Luckily, the resolution was that the City of Wichita had signed a letter of Ottawa Herald published and we were able to notify the citi- intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds to a zens of the district what their options were to health club owner. ... Through our reporting, I realize that there is some industry force it to go to a vote.” the city learned that it could not lawfully concern over media reporting and inflating issue IRBs to that business and withdrew the the news to benefit the publication. You may Denice Kuhns letter of intent.” feel that a slap on the wrist of the newspa- Meade County News Kim Nussbaum per industry might curb some of that. This Clark County Gazette Wichita Eagle proposed legislation will not accomplish that purpose. It will only serve to punish the “Removing public notice from a verifi- The bill “seems to let governments off small weekly papers that are the backbone able independent source will not only erode the hook by allowing them to passively of most of the areas you, as legislators, the public’s trust in government, but it will post information to a relatively obscure represent. also be a temptation to those government government website, instead of proactively Tammy Seimears agencies to consider expenditures and poli- publishing them in a newspaper of general Madison News cies that might not have passed if the public circulation that would bring more attention had proper notification and an opportunity to to the general public. “In my seven months of operating this respond.” David A. Seaton publication I have had countless discussions Earl Watt Arkansas City Traveler with citizens on how they appreciate the Leader & Times, Liberal paper being able to continue publication so “I don’t know what the future holds that they can have access to local news. That “The overreaching purpose of Kansas’ for the Internet but I do know at this stage includes public notices. These public notices publication notice statutes is to insure that most small towns and most other taxing are placed directly in citizens’ hands for our citizens have a reasonable opportunity to districts are ill equipped to use it to any great them to read and digest.” be informed concerning the actions of their advantage. I can’t imagine a taxpayer going local and state government leaders. The In- to a computer to check into every tax district Matthew Jorgenson ternet and its many various websites cannot they live in to see what might be before the Clyde Republican provide that nor can it provide the indepen- governing bodies.” dence and permanent record required of such Clarke Davis “It’s not in citizens’ best interest to allow notices, despite the claims of the proponents Valley Falls Vindicator governments to be in control of that informa- of the bill.” tion. Newspapers provide independence John Settle “The affidavit of publication is undispu- from government, which makes them a reli- Larned Tiller & Toiler table, unchallenged proof accepted by our able source of information.” society in our court system that the school “A school board or city council could board, city council or county commission Dena Sattler use the option to switch from posting in the have provided the public — the constituents, Garden City Telegram 10 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com (855) 572-1863 HB 2237 is a road map to closed government Editor’s note: This is the testimony sub- by the publisher as fact; laughable that it is even an issue. mitted for the subcommittee hearing this week (3) Newspaper publication provides a Is public notice revenue important to on House Bill 2237. verifiable public record through sworn affida- the newspapers of Kansas? Yes it is. And vits of publication that have been accepted for local newspapers also are very important to am Doug Anstaett, executive director of decades as adequate notice in a court of law. their communities. We have calculated after the Kansas Press Association. Thank you If you give notice that a subdivision is going discussing this issue with out association Ifor the opportunity to discuss our associa- to encroach on neighbors, you certainly don’t members that we would — conservatively tion’s opposition to HB 2237. want to have to revisit this decision at some — stand to lose from 25 to 40 newspapers in Public notice has future date because those affected weren’t Kansas if public notice income went away. been one of the bedrocks properly notified; But that’s not the half of it. If public notice of our nation’s commit- (4) Newspapers ensure that readers will went away, and with it many newspapers in ment to open govern- “happen upon” public notices and share that Kansas, it would rob the people of Kansas of ment for more than two information with each other; the information they need to keep an eye on centuries. The theory is (5) Study after study over the past 20 years their cities, counties, school districts and other that government should has concluded that readers want their public governmental entities. not be able to dive into notices in newspapers because that’s where These kinds of checks and balances keep major new projects, they are most likely to see them. government on its toes. new ordinances, special (6) As we’ve seen even as recently as this We acknowledge the Internet has become elections, annual budgets week, the Internet is unreliable. Information a way for a number of people to get their and the like without Doug Anstaett can be altered without anyone knowing. information. That’s why we have a website oversight from the (7) Giving governmental agencies the “op- called kansaspublicnotices.com that aggre- citizenry. tion” to print in a newspaper or on the Inter- gates the notices printed in our newspapers Why has public notice always appeared net would cause chaos, and there would be no at a central location that is free to the public in newspapers? It’s simple: public notices are consistent way for residents to know where to and provided at no extra cost to cities, coun- meant to be “noticed.” If you want them to be look from community to community. ties, schools and others. So far, it has been a noticed, you put them where that is the most (8) Not everyone has access to a com- voluntary program, but we would certainly be likely to occur. puter, and those in rural areas depend on their willing to discuss making this mandatory in Sure, you could put a piece of paper on the local newspapers for this information. state law. bulletin board at the local laundromat, the lo- Any attempt to reduce the frequency of However, we believe the printed notice cal grocery store and outside city hall, but the public notice, to require a trip to City Hall to should always be the “official” one and that likelihood of it being seen by a large number view them, to require citizens to search for the Internet notice should be supplemental in of people would be impossible to judge. them on the internet or to look for them in a nature. Notices appear in newspapers for a num- “new” place rather than their local newspaper The Kansas Press Association opposes ber of reasons: is simply a road map to more closed govern- HB 2237 as written and asks that the commit- (1) Most citizens would agree that government, more secrecy, more shenanigans and tee reject it if it comes to a vote in anything ment can never be allowed to be in control of less public awareness of what is going on in resembling its current format. its own information. Newspapers provide in- our communities. It doesn’t guarantee an informed citizenry; dependence from government and, therefore, Well, our adversaries say, this is really just in fact, it has the potential to close down the are reliable as a source of information; about money. We’re not going to apologize communication between communities and (2) Newspapers are a permanent record for providing a valued service to our govern- those who ultimately pay the bills. that cannot be altered, hidden, manipulated, ment. Everyone else who provides a service hacked or changed after the fact. When notice gets paid. The cost of public notice in most Doug Anstaett is executive director of the is published in a newspaper, it is guaranteed cases is such a drop in the bucket as to be Kansas Press Association. Silent Auction to raise money for Foundation January KDAN, KCAN winners silent auction is planned at the 2015 he following newspapers sold either direct placement, Kansas Display Ad Net- Kansas Press Association annual work, Kansas Classified Ad Network or out-of-state network ads in January 2015. Ameeting to raise funds for the Kan- T Remember, if you sell a KDAN or KCAN, which run in almost 150 Kansas sas Newspaper Foundation. newspapers, you keep half the money. Sell one outside of Kansas (SDAN or SCAN) and KPA member newspapers are encour- you get to keep half the commission allowed to KPA. aged to donate items to the auction for Do you have a local advertiser who wants to reach out to a wider area? These ads are sale on Saturday afternoon. One idea is to inexpensive and effective and you keep half the cost of the placement. choose a distinct item from your locale that you or a local business would be willing to .• KDAN — Anderson County Review sold two ads for a profit of $1,650; Larned donate. Tiller & Toiler sold one ad for a profit of $400; GateHouse Media sold one ad for a profit All proceeds will benefit KNF. of $400. Contact Amber Jackson at KPA at ajack- • KCAN — GateHouse Media sold seven ads for a profit of $1,146. [email protected] or call (785) 271-5304 if • Out-of-state DAN — Anderson County Review sold two ads for a profit of $360. you have an item or items to donate or are • Hays Daily News sold four display ads through KPA for a profit of $899. looking for ideas.

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office at 785-271-5304 or March 16 for KPA Thursday, April 16 Saturday, April 18 6 P.M. KPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. REGISTRATION AND CONTEST DISPLAY Friday, April 17 SILENT AUCTION BENEFITTING THE KANSAS NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION Bid on fun items donated by sponsors and Kansas newspapers. All proceeds will benefit KNF and part of your donation may 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. be tax deductible. REGISTRATION AND CONTEST DISPLAY 7:30 - 8 A.M. 9 A.M. BREAKFAST AND ANNUAL MEETING KNF TRUSTEE MEETING Join us as we address KPA business and elect representatives to the KPA Board of Directors. 11:30 A.M. GENERAL SESSIONS PAST PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON 8 - 9:15 A.M. HOW DO YOU MAKE LOCAL NEWS/CONTENT WORK - WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GATHER AND GENERAL SESSION DELIVER COMMUNITY NEWS WITH THE 21ST CENTURY MEDIA TEAM 1 - 3 P.M. Local news is a phrase tossed around by nearly every publication in the industry, but what does it mean? It’s obvious readers “WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?” WITH OLAF FRANDSEN want and advertisers respect local content, but just using the phrase doesn’t get the job done. Chat about the right way to Much has changed in the newspaper industry in the last 10 years, not the least of which are ethical considerations as we have adapted to develop and write local news with the management team of 22nd Century Media, which has grown from one to 15 community the new reality of reporting the news in differing formats. Nevertheless, the foundations of fairness and truth-telling remain the bedrock of newspapers in websites in 10 years. essential journalistic standards. Now that the Society of Professional Journalists has updated its Code of Ethics, and newspapers across Kansas 9:15 - 9:30 A.M. BREAK keep facing new and challenging situations, what are we supposed to do? 9:30 - 10:45 A.M. Salina Journal editor & publisher M. Olaf Frandsen will take that journey through the minefield of ethical case studies in the hope “A LICENSE TO PRINT MONEY” WITH ED HENNINGER that attendees will have a new set of eyes, and new way of looking at everyday situations, as they juggle responsibilities vs. reporting Join Ed as he shows you how to use breakthrough content and design concepts to generate increased revenue at even the realities. Frandsen, before moving to Salina three years ago, was a full time newspaper publisher and regional vice president for Freedom smallest newspapers. He can help you add $5,000 to $10,000 minimum to your bottom line...every year! Communications in Texas, and at the same time was an adjunct professor and distinguished lecturer for four years at the University of Texas Pan American, where he taught Media Law & Ethics at the university’s School of Communications. 10:45 - 11 A.M. BREAK

BREAKOUTS AOE AWARDS LUNCHEON 3:15 - 4:10 P.M. AND 4:15 - 5:15 P.M. 11 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. “BRET MICHAELS: FROM POISON, TO ROCK OF LOVE, AND BEYOND! A CASE STUDY IN CHANGE” WITH JOHN BAETZ Join us for a celebratory luncheon that honors you and your newspaper’s accomplishments in 2014. What do Bret Michaels, the lead singer of the iconic 80s hairband Poison, and the newspaper industry have in common? Let newspaper and magazine publisher John Baetz tell you, in this in fun presentation that will examine the newspaper industry, how it has changed and ideas BREAKOUTS on where we go from here. This interactive presentation will brainstorm revenue generating ideas that will help your newspaper navigate the 1 - 2 P.M. AND 2:15 - 3:15 P.M. changing landscape. Please note - this breakout has two parts. “WHEN WRITE IS WRONG” WITH ED HENNINGER Join Ed has he shows how to apply sound writing, planning and editing techniques to create more compelling packages for “HOW TO TELL THE STORY USING THE FUN VERBS” WITH STEVE HAYNES your readers. Learn that writing is just a part of the process. An important part...but a part nonetheless. Come away with a So, you know you need to attract and hold readers. What can you do to hook them and keep them reading beyond the lead? Sharpen your renewed sense of direction and purpose. storytelling skills and learn how to make better verb choices with this interactive session that will leave you asking for more! “BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND TECHNOLOGY: THE GREAT EQUALIZER” WITH FRED SOLIS “TAKING RISKS- HOW TO GROW YOUR PRINT BUSINESS” WITH 21ST CENTURY MEDIA GROUP Join Fred as he examines the basic features of most cameras and explains how technology can be the great equalizer. Fred will How do you make money digitally? Should your paper be doing events and expos? Should you add a new product? Find out the answers explain basic camera settings and the work that goes into getting good results. to these questions and take home some new ideas on ways to grow your revenue dollars through this session. “POSTAL ISSUES UPDATE” WITH HELEN SOSNIECKI Helen Sosniecki, newspaper publisher and postal expert with Interlink, knows the issues and will help you find ways to save 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. money on your postal costs. She understands all sides of the issue and has been on the front lines of the postal “war” for years. ONE-ON-ONE POSTAL SESSIONS WITH HELEN SOSNIECKI (CALL KPA OFFICE TO SIGNUP) In addition to her Saturday session, Helen will be available for 15-minute one-on-one meetings to discuss specific postal issues Helen will be available for 15-minute one-on-one meetings to discuss specific postal issues. Bring copies of recent 3541s to the on Friday, April 17, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Bring copies of recent 3541s to the one- one-on-one sessions. on-one sessions.) Please call the KPA office to sign up. 6 - 7 P.M. PRESIDENT’S VIP RECEPTION (additional fee) “STRUCTURING YOUR MEDIA COMPANY - INDEPENDENT VS. CONSOLIDATED EFFORTS” WITH 21ST CENTURY MEDIA Join us for drinks and networking before the annual President’s Banquet. GROUP There are many products a media company can offer to readers and advertisers. Between newspaper, magazine, digital mar- 7 P.M. keting, events and more, multiple departments are needed. During this session we will discuss the advantages and disadvan- PRESIDENT’S BANQUET (additional fee) tages of having departments that serve a single product, such as an individual newspaper, versus those that will serve the Enjoy a sit-down dinner as we recognize this year’s recipients of the KPA special awards. We’ll also induct new members into overall organization. the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. 9 - 11 P.M. 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. DAILY AND NONDAILY ROUNDTABLES PRESIDENT’S HOSPITALITY RECEPTION - SPONSORED BY THE ANDERSON COUNTY REVIEW Take a few minutes to network with your fellow newspaper people at this annual favorite. Join KPA President Dan Thalmann for a reception celebrating his year as KPA president. 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH HELEN SOSNIECKI (CALL KPA OFFICE TO SIGNUP)